Notice of Discontinuance or Withdrawal

Perform the normal filing process:

• Select “File a Document” from the Quick Access banner.

• Specify the relevant case number and click “Retrieve”.

• Select “Filing a new document into this case”.

Fig 1. Select “Certificates, Memorandums & Notices” as the Category and “Notice of Withdrawal / Discontinuance” as the Document Title.

Fig 2. Review the list of parties involved in the case, and ensure that the correct party is selected as the Filing Party.

Fig 3. A table of Discontinuance / Withdrawal will be available at the bottom of the current page.

• Click “Add” to add details to this table, and proceed to Fig 3a.

• Click “Delete” if you wish to remove any of the details you have added.

Fig 3a. Indicate the party(ies) that the Filing Party is discontinuing or withdrawing a Filing against. Indicate if the document was served beforehand, and select the specific filing that will be discontinued or withdrawn. Click “Save” when you are done to add these details to the table in Fig 3. You can select multiple applications or documents to discontinue/withdraw by clicking “Add”. Once completed, click “Next”.

(2) Forms

Fig 4. Click the icon to view the eForm. If you would like to file other supporting documents to the case, click “Add Document”.

Fig 5. You will be presented with an eForm.

Fig 6. To initiate the signing process, click the “Confirm” button located at the bottom of the eForm.

Fig 6a. The row of the eForm will be updated with new buttons.

• To change the information in the generated form, click “Previous” to return to the Case Information section and amend the information first. Then click the button in Step 2 to generate a new form with the updated details. Then click the “Confirm” button located at the bottom of the eForm.
• Click the “Finalise Document” button to start the signing process. The “Finalise Document” button will only be enabled after all eForms are confirmed and all documents to be uploaded in Step 2 have been uploaded.

Fig 6b. The row of the eForm will be updated with new buttons if the document requires a signature. You may choose either digital signing or offline signing.

To start digital signing, click the button.

• You will be taken to the Document Signing Service (“DSS”) portal.

• Please refer to "eLitigation FAQ > Document Signing Service (DSS) Guide for eLitigation Users > How do I request signatures with DSS?" for a step-by-step guide on how to sign your documents with DSS.

• DSS will pre-populate the list of signers based on the details in the Case Information section. Do check that the list of signers is correct before proceeding. You can add or remove the signers, if necessary.

• The eForm in Step 2 will automatically be made available in DSS for online signing.

To start offline signing, click the button to download the document and proceed to Fig 6c.

Fig 6c. A new row will be displayed.

• You will no longer be able to make changes to the data in the form. If you wish to make changes to the data, click the “Cancel Finalised Document” button. All previously signed documents will be removed from Step 2. Return to Step 1 to make changes to the data and then return to Step 2 and click to regenerate the eForms based on the updated data. You will be required to confirm all the eForms again to activate the “Finalise Documents” button again.

• If you wish to retract the offline signing, click on the icon.

• Click the button to upload the manually signed copy.

(3) Admin Details

Fig 7. In Step 3: Admin Details, indicate any urgent processing, special request or waiver required. You can also opt to eServe the documents to another law firm.

(4) Submission

Fig 8. In Step 4: Submission, review all information and documents before submission. Upon acceptance / approval by Court, the documents will be sent to your eLitigation inbox.